Early Head Start Teacher

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), early childhood development and the learning process.
• Experience assessing children and developing appropriate individualized goals
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with special needs in regular education activities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work cooperatively with parents and staff.
• Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written materials.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and make concise, accurate reports and recommendations.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate, multi-cultural curriculum for children
• Oversees the team assessment of each child developmentally, utilizing identified assessment tool (i.e. BDI3) and develops individual goals
• Develop and utilize lesson plans, the Family Partnership Agreement and the Individual Family Support Plan to promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of infants and toddlers, while reflecting the parental and cultural influences of the family
• Participates in team planning with the multi-disciplinary team (i.e. co-teacher, therapists), using and encouraging appropriate input from parents
• Completes and maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Early Head Start performance standards
• Conducts home visits as required by Head Start performance standards for purposes of assessment support and to provide developmentally appropriate child development information and activities based on the individual family’s needs, interests and learning style
• Develops and maintains a relationship with each family and reviews their needs and progress. Performs other duties as assigned
• Oversees maintenance, upkeep and inventory of classroom supplies, materials and equipment
• Prepares and/or serves meals and snacks; sitting with toddlers to encourage social interaction and good nutrition
• Performs housekeeping tasks
• Tend to infants’ and toddlers’ personal hygiene needs, such as diaper changing, cleaning and changing soiled or wet clothes
• Participates in and supports at least two events annually hosted or sponsored by UCP; including parent events and community fairs
• Engages parents in volunteering, community service and other ways of contributing to program activities and services
• Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques
• Ensure Principal is informed of parent concerns and complaints
• Ensure compliance with requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, Department of Education, School District, HIPAA, 4C, Department of Children and Families and any other State and Federal agencies as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children.

For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

Education and Training

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (National) credential (or Prek CDA and able to obtain Infant/Toddler within 1 year)

Or

• Associate degree in Early Childhood education or related field with 18 college credit hours in early childhood education.

AND

• Completion of DCF 45 Hour Training

Minimum Experience

Minimum of two years experience working in an infant/toddler classroom with ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children including; at risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse